I AM LEGEND
Director: Francis Lawrence
Staring: Will Smith
Dr. Robert Neville (Smith) is alone in what was once the thriving metropolis of NY City. A virus, a once supposed cure for cancer, has turned some humans into flesh hungry monsters who have killed off all who are immune – Except Dr Neville, who lives an isolated life of research in the heart of ‘ground zero’ as he attempts to find a cure.
The most commonly uttered words of people leaving this movie seems to be “28 Days Later” and for good reason. Yeah, it’s based on a book. Yeah, Robert Neville (Smith) is all alone. And yeah, there’s some quirky twists and events, but when it comes down to it, it bares remarkable parallels to any number of apocalyptic monster movie.
However, apart from the excellent visuals of a deserted and decrepit NY, it is Smith who makes this film stand out. It must be big ask of any actor to carry a solo performance for the bulk of a feature film, especially one such as this which extends from emotional heartbreak through to rampant action, but Smith manages a standout performance, proving once more he’s a long way removed from the Fresh Prince of Bel Air.
A well paced and exciting film.
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